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Job Title Senior Backend Developer Location Global Position Type Paid - Regular Job Description The Senior Back-End Developer is responsible for building and maintaining the server-side operations and functionality of cloud-based solutions supporting Bible translation and publishing workflows. This includes developing and maintaining the database layer, APIs, hosted solutions, cloud services and other web services, working as part of a collaborative, inter-organisational team serving translation teams worldwide.   Responsibilities: Core Development • Design, develop and deploy server-side systems, including database creation, APIs and hosted solutions. • Integrate data from various back-end services and databases. • Maintain, expand and scale websites and cloud-based platforms. • Collaborate with front-end developers and web designers to match visual design intent. • Work with the engineering manager to review and deliver high-quality software applications against a cohesive product roadmap. • Exhibit ownership, initiative, follow-through and effective communication with peers and management. • Support & Documentation • Analyse system requirements by consulting with the user community and development team. • Provide developer-level support to the user community and development team. • Monitor and report on system performance and analytics. • Write technical reference documentation for new software features and services. Collaboration & Travel • Participate in regular project status, planning and strategic meetings. • Available to travel to meet with the wider development team at least once per year. • Participate in relevant professional conferences and meetings. Training & Orientation • Participate in relevant professional conferences and meetings. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Demonstrated experience with hosted and cloud-based solutions, including AWS, Kubernetes and Docker. • Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of APIs. • Demonstrated experience managing multiple websites and web services. • Familiarity with relevant frameworks and languages including Go and PHP. • Demonstrated skills in software development, algorithms and user interface design. • Ability to quickly analyse and learn a large existing codebase. • Ability to generate and analyse multiple solutions to a problem and make decisions in a timely manner. • Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team, multitasking effectively. • Good interpersonal communication and organisational skills. Education and Experience: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience; we value a heart and mind that are always learning. • 5+ years of experience in back-end development with a solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle. • Experience in software engineering with a strong understanding of Agile development practices. • undefined Applicant must be located within the U.S., and have the ability to legally work within the U.S. $75,000 - $96,000 annually Weekly Hours 40